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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Upcoming Hiring Events, Featured Jobs and Free Training Events- January 2, 2024

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We've got great opportunities to share with you to start the new year!

Featured Jobs

The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers!

MVEDD is hiring!

Herkimer County Highway Department is hiring a Laborer

Oneida County Civil Service Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/18/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/19/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/20/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/21/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/26/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/27/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/28/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/29/2023

 

Events and Opportunities

Get 2024 off to a great start with free trainings, career exploration, job fairs, and more. Here are some upcoming events to get you started:

• 1/4/24 -Free Northstar Computer Literacy training at 2pm on Thursday January 4th at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. For more information call 315-867-1400. 
• 1/8/24-Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, January 8,2024 at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance. 
• 1/17/24-Utica Working Solutions is hosting a Mini Job Fair. From 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet with representatives from Casa Imports, Wilcor, Wolfspeed, Kelberman Center, Sturges Manufacturing, and Carpenters’ Local 277. There will be opportunities for warehouse workers, office staff, direct care providers, construction, and production workers just to name a few. We hope to see you then! 
• 1/19/24-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair. From 1-3 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Stay tuned for more information.
• 1/19/24-Free Introduction to Welding Training at MVCC. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc. edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at . 315-334-7778. 
• 1/25/24-Madison County Working Solutions Career Center will be holding a Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at 133 N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Meet with representatives from Madison County businesses to find your next job or career role. Representatives from Community Memorial Hospital, CCI Companies, Carpenter’s Local 277, Colgate University, Oneida Nation Enterprises, HP Hood, The Arc of Madison/ Cortland Counties, Oneida Health, Madison County Personnel, YMCA Tri-Valley and Morrisville State College will be there. We hope you will too! 
Spring Training!- Get on the fast track to a new career with MVCC’s Free FastTrack Career Exploration. Robotic, Automation and Manufacturing, Welding, Certified Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Cybersecurity, NYS Security Guard Certificate. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc.edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at .
• February and March--Women’s Employment and Resource Center is offering free computer skills training to unemployed and under employed women who are actively seeking work. Call or email to reserve a spot. (315)724-1718 ext. 104 ; . 

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Workforce Development Board Holiday Hours 2023

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The Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica will be closed Monday, December 25th through Monday January 1st.

 

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor!

Dec 18

11 am Advanced Resume/Skills Based Resume Writing
1 pm Virtual Career Center
1 pm Transferrable Skills

Dec 19

11 am Civil Service
11 am SUNY UCAWD-Remote Academic & Workforce Dev. Programming
1 pm Pursuing College/Occupational Licensing after a Criminal Record

Dec 20

11 am Building & Using your LinkedIn Profile
1 pm Employment Incentives for Govt Jobs: What Disabled Job Seekers Need to Know
1 pm Career Assessment and Exploration

Dec 21

11 am Interviewing Techniques
11 am Spanish: Resume Development
1 pm Using Age to Your Advantage

Dec 22

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
1 pm Communication Skills

Go here to learn more and see more valuable opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Newsletter - December 2023

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This month we're sharing lots of upcoming hiring events and free learning/training opportunities.

Plus, see how our apprenticeship training grant programs are helping individuals prepare for a good paying career in a field they love.

And we have a new staff member to introduce to you and more!

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!


Dec 5  - 11 am Transferable Skills
Dec 5 -  11 am Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
Dec 5  - 1 pm Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile
Dec 6 -  11 am An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
Dec 6 -  11 am Writing Effective Cover Letters
Dec 6  - 1 pm Civil Service
Dec 7 -  11 am Going to School to Get Back to Work
Dec 7  - 1 pm SNAP Overview
Dec 7  - 1 pm Public Speaking
Dec 8 - 11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
Dec 8 -  1 pm Self-Motivation

 

Go here to learn more and see more valuable opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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